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Scripting for the Web

Javascript & jQuery for Platt College

January 8, 2020

Lesson 4

Getting Started with jQuery

Our fourth lesson begins our experimenting with jQuery. jQuery is a powerful library that extends JavaScript. I like to think of it being like a step stool. It allows me to reach further than I could on my own. I still use the basic programming (JS/my body) to do the programming, but the extension (jQuery/the stool) allows me to do more with less effort.

Demos of code from these slides

jQ Intro Examples

For further information, please read this blog post: jQuery vs JavaScript. Feel free to comment or ask a question on it as well.

Here is a handy cheat sheet for future reference:
jQcheatSheet

Article by Trish / Lessons / Day 5, jQuery

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Random Quote:

A good standalone plugin can also make you a fair amount of money. Many developers make a decent living by simply maintaining and updating one or two crucial plugins that are far better than anything available for free. — Robert Duchnik, jQuery Plugin Development In 30 Minutes

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References

JavaScript & jQuery Book Site
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